The Diplomat (2009–2009)

TV ShowEndedDrama, Action, Crime1 season, 2 episodes
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Plot

A British diplomat is arrested on charges of working with Russian mafia. After death threats to his wife, they are taken into protective custody. Then MI6 shows up with a new piece of the puzzle.

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Episodes by season

Season012Episodes2009Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Part 1January 11, 2009—British diplomat Ian Porter is apprehended at Heathrow airport in possession of 20 kilos of heroin. Porter's unwillingness to co-operate lea
  2. S01E02Part 2January 12, 2009—British diplomat Ian Porter is apprehended at Heathrow airport in possession of 20 kilos of heroin. Porter's unwillingness to co-operate lea

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Castfull cast & details

Dougray ScottDougray ScottIan PorterRachael BlakeRachael BlakeJulie HalesJeremy Lindsay TaylorJeremy Lindsay TaylorMark WilsonRichard RoxburghRichard RoxburghCharles Van KoorsClaire ForlaniClaire ForlaniPippa PorterStephen CurryStephen CurryNeil TrentChris HaywoodChris HaywoodBrowningDoris YounaneDoris YounaneJenny Basheer

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